Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)

Is it actually possible to experience something resembling a period during that first month of pregnancy? To be honest, I am feeling completely turned around by all this... I’ve been dealing with every symptom in the book—and just to clarify, these weren't all in my head since we aren't even actively trying for a baby yet—but I didn't grab a test right away because I thought I'd just wait and see if my cycle was going to be late. It ended up being delayed by maybe two or three days, which is pretty standard for me, but when it finally arrived, it was incredibly light—way more subtle and significantly less painful than anything I've dealt with in the thirteen years I've had my cycle. Usually, it feels like a total war zone with heavy flow and intense cramping, but this one just sort of drifted by quietly. And now that it's over, I'm still sitting here with these lingering little symptoms and just feeling... off. Does it sound totally ridiculous to go ahead and take a test just to put these doubts to rest, or is there really no chance that I could actually be pregnant???

Lawrence Perez4 said:Is it actually possible to experience something resembling a period during that first month of pregnancy? To be honest, I am feeling completely turned around by all this... I’ve been dealing with every symptom in the book—and just to clarify, these weren't all in my head since we aren't even actively trying for a baby yet—but I didn't grab a test right away because I thought I'd just wait and see if my cycle was going to be late. It ended up being delayed by maybe two or three days, which is pretty standard for me, but when it finally arrived, it was incredibly light—way more subtle and significantly less painful than anything I've dealt with in the thirteen years I've had my cycle. Usually, it feels like a total war zone with heavy flow and intense cramping, but this one just sort of drifted by quietly. And now that it's over, I'm still sitting here with these lingering little symptoms and just feeling... off. Does it sound totally ridiculous to go ahead and take a test just to put these doubts to rest, or is there really no chance that I could actually be pregnant???

If you're having unprotected sex, there's always a chance you could be pregnant.😉
Just go grab a test so you can stop stressing yourself out. Pick up the cheapest one at a CVS or Walgreens and just get it over with. There's no point in agonizing over it—if you are pregnant, regardless of what you decide to do next, you'll need to see a doctor anyway... and if you aren't, at least you can finally relax.
Wishing you the best, whatever you end up needing.🙂

So, I’ve been having some unprotected intimacy lately, 🙂 but honestly, it’s not like I’m stressing out or anything; I just found myself wondering if there’s even a remote possibility that I could be pregnant, considering I did get my period, regardless of how weird it felt this time around... I figure whatever the results turn out to be, it’ll all work out in the end, so I'm not exactly losing sleep over it... I just really want to clear up any lingering doubts once and for all.

But hey, if there is even a tiny chance, then I guess I'll just head out and grab a test to see what's what... thanks for getting back to me!

I actually know a woman who was five months pregnant and still had her period; she didn't even realize she was expecting until she felt the baby start to move. Lawrence Perez4, if you truly suspect there might be a pregnancy on your hands, I guess it might be a good idea to go ahead and schedule a checkup with your OB-GYN just to be absolutely certain.

Hello everyone.

I find myself in quite a difficult situation and would appreciate any advice you can offer.
To provide some context, I was on Yasmin for four years. I stopped taking them on March 8, 2010, and my cycle returned on April 5, followed by May 7. However, on June 1st or 2nd, a condom failed, which is a significant concern since my period hasn't arrived yet. I took a pregnancy test yesterday morning and it showed only one line—meaning negative—but I am still feeling very anxious and worried. What should my next steps be? Should I wait a few more days before testing again? I would value your thoughts on this. Please help.

goldencyclist8 said:Hello everyone.

I find myself in quite a difficult situation and would appreciate any advice you can offer.
To provide some context, I was on Yasmin for four years. I stopped taking them on March 8, 2010, and my cycle returned on April 5, followed by May 7. However, on June 1st or 2nd, a condom failed, which is a significant concern since my period hasn't arrived yet. I took a pregnancy test yesterday morning and it showed only one line—meaning negative—but I am still feeling very anxious and worried. What should my next steps be? Should I wait a few more days before testing again? I would value your thoughts on this. Please help.

Your options are simple:
-retest today
-retest in a few days
-book an appointment with your OB-GYN.

goldencyclist8 said:Hello everyone.

I find myself in quite a difficult situation and would appreciate any advice you can offer.
To provide some context, I was on Yasmin for four years. I stopped taking them on March 8, 2010, and my cycle returned on April 5, followed by May 7. However, on June 1st or 2nd, a condom failed, which is a significant concern since my period hasn't arrived yet. I took a pregnancy test yesterday morning and it showed only one line—meaning negative—but I am still feeling very anxious and worried. What should my next steps be? Should I wait a few more days before testing again? I would value your thoughts on this. Please help.

Wait a day or two and retest. If you're too anxious to wait, just do it now. Better than stressing out.

I’m not entirely sure if this is the right sub for this, but since I’m pregnant, I figured it was probably fine...

To make a long story short: about two and a half weeks ago, my boyfriend finished inside me, then spent the last few days lying to my face like nothing happened. I took a pregnancy test seven days ago and it came back negative, but now my period is two days late... Honestly, I'm pretty freaked out. What should my move be? Should I just wait a few more days and try another test, or am I just stressing myself out over nothing?

Terry Scott6 said:I’m not entirely sure if this is the right sub for this, but since I’m pregnant, I figured it was probably fine...

To make a long story short: about two and a half weeks ago, my boyfriend finished inside me, then spent the last few days lying to my face like nothing happened. I took a pregnancy test seven days ago and it came back negative, but now my period is two days late... Honestly, I'm pretty freaked out. What should my move be? Should I just wait a few more days and try another test, or am I just stressing myself out over nothing?

What does this have to do with parenting or children? 🤷
Wait until marriage and you won't have these issues.
And by the way, stop trolling.☕

Dump him.

I'm with you on this one—not that it changes much.

Richard Perez3 said:Dump him.

Right this second.🙂

I told him today that I’m running late and that we need to talk in person instead of fighting over FaceTime. His response? He told me to stop bugging him until he knows for sure, because he doesn't want to go through that again. Apparently, his ex got pregnant and had a miscarriage, and he refused to be involved. Now he wants to meet up tomorrow to hash things out... but honestly, I’m just not feeling it anymore. I have zero energy left for this. I’ll take another test in a few days, and whatever the result is, I’m handling it on my own. I refuse to end up like I did ten years ago, being treated like trash and called names just because I was facing an unplanned pregnancy.

☕

It’s easy for you guys to joke around... meanwhile, I’m sitting here losing my mind... I actually trusted him...😢

By constantly stressing out like this, you’re honestly just making things worse for yourself... You’ll end up being a month late anyway, and then you'll be sitting there crying about being pregnant...
calm down... JUST WAIT (...that's actually the least of your worries...) buy a test, and if it's positive, welcome to the club.

I’ve been throwing up my guts all morning... finally grabbed a test and ducked into the restroom... the stick showed one big, thick +.... walked back into the office looking as pale as a sheet because I couldn't stop shaking... 😢

Terry Scott6 said:I’ve been throwing up my guts all morning... finally grabbed a test and ducked into the restroom... the stick showed one big, thick +.... walked back into the office looking as pale as a sheet because I couldn't stop shaking... 😢

Girl, you're pregnant... don't start moping, you've got a little miracle growing inside you...

Now, you're probably gonna hate me for saying this, but: babies happen for a reason, right? They don't just pop out by accident! So take responsibility, get your head in the game, and protect that baby... you'll see how amazing it is—the kicking, the belly moving, 😍😍😍 I can't wait until my little one is born.

😍😍😍 Just another little bundle of joy... 🙂
Now I’m waiting on Ginny to jump in and confirm the big news... (which is great news, regardless of what anyone else says!!)
If I can offer one piece of unsolicited advice early on... a greasy slice of pizza used to settle my stomach whenever I felt nauseous 🤣 🤣 🤣 Who would've thought, right??

Can I join in? 🙂
On April 24th, I had my period. On May 27th, I went in for a routine Pap smear, and since it had been over a month since my last period, the doctor ran an ultrasound too. I wasn't overly anxious about it because my cycles are really irregular—usually every 35 to 45 days. For the most part, the ultrasound didn't show anything specific, though it did show I had ovulated.

I still haven't started my period.
For the last three days, my breasts have been sore (but it feels different than usual), and since yesterday, I’ve been feeling this pressure in my lower abdomen—kind of like I'm about to start, but just slightly off. Or maybe I'm just overthinking it because I want it to feel different. 😁

Yesterday's test (just one of those cheap ones) was negative.

Just wanted to share where I'm at with everyone. 😁
We aren't actively trying for a baby, but if my period shows up, I'll be disappointed.